John Denham
Director, Centre for English Identity and Politics, Southampton. Former Labour Minister, Interested in England's governance, devolution, identities and relationship with its unions.
@richardbrown.bsky.social
Cities, urban economics, housing, puns, poetry and pop music. Views are mine.
@englabnet.bsky.social
Next event: St George’s Day - #CelebratingEngland Signup : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-georges-day-celebratingengland-tickets-1317628766109?aff=oddtdtcreator
@thatssovillage.bsky.social
Celebrating the best sport in the world: village cricket. Part of Cricket District. 🏏
@themerl.bsky.social
We explore the history of the English countryside and its people. Posting hog on main. Chaotic Good. Website ➡️ https://merl.reading.ac.uk/ Merch ➡️ https://merl-shop.co.uk/ Podcast ➡️ https://merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/absolute-units/
@robertsaunders.bsky.social
Historian of modern Britain, singer and political nerd. Author of "Yes to Europe! The 1975 Referendum & Seventies Britain". "A jaw-dislocating page turner"(Andrew Marr). Deputy-director @mileendinstitute.bsky.social, Reader @QMHistory
@martinheneghan.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Public and Social Policy at the University of Nottingham
@sarakhandbe.bsky.social
UK Counter-Extremism Commissioner 2018-2021 UK Gov Adviser on Social Cohesion & Resilience 2021-2024 The Khan Review (2024) Global Board Member: More In Common Senior Adviser: Crest Advisory Trustee: Demos
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social
Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge; economist
@josiah.writes.news
Chief Reporter at UK political outlet Byline Times. I write the 'On the Ground' column in our print edition. Interested in democracy & protest. 'Fake news w*nker' - Tommy Robinson Content may include my cat, and bits of music. Got a story? Get in touch
@acarpen.bsky.social
Ex-Whitehall type still with views on public policy, but now local historian in Cambridge (UK) blogging at https://lostcambridge.com/ - also writing about the future of the city on The Cambridge Town Owl.
@philipglanville.bsky.social
VMO: Campaigner, politico, proud ♥️ Hackney & London - likes urbanism, community, culture, cooking, #ParkRun, F45, travel, housing, architecture, theatre, climate action, public transport & fmr Mayor.
@policysciences.bsky.social
With an interdisciplinary and international focus, Policy Sciences encourages a diversity of perspectives. The editors especially welcome conceptual and empirical innovation, together with the potential richness and insight of comparative orientation.
@rickmuirbskysocial.bsky.social
Director of the Police Foundation, the UK's independent policing think tank. Formerly at the Institute for Public Policy Research. Ex Councillor. Dad. From Teesside #UTB.
@markfergusonmp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham. Email: mark.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk
@michelap.bsky.social
Democracy nerd gone legit. All things politics, elections, UK public policy.
@garykent.bsky.social
Worked in parliament since 1987 as Labour adviser. Focus on foreign policy. Columnist for Progressive Britain. https://www.progressivebritain.org/author/gary-kent/page/2/
@gerryhassan.bsky.social
Writer commentator academic. Books Editor, Bella Caledonia; Co-founder Kirkcudbright Fringe Festival; Co-editor, 'Britain Needs Change: The Politics of Hope & Labour's Challenge', pub. Nov. 28 2024.
@gordonmckee.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Glasgow South and eternal optimist.
@racheldburgin.bsky.social
I once was a Sunday School teacher in a former pit village parish and somehow that led me to being on various national Labour Party committees. Comments are in personal capacity and not made on behalf of any organisation I’m associated with.
@sonia-sodha.bsky.social
Observer columnist & chief leader writer, Radio 4 presenter & @ThisMorning news reviews. Highly commended @EditorsUK Commentator of the Year 2023. @soniasodha on X.
@jasheldon.bsky.social
Work for House of Lords committees, supporting engagement with the EU and devolved legislatures. Previously policy analyst, PhD and academic researcher. Likely to be mainly lurking here.
@miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Peckham Minister for Energy Consumers Miatta.fahnbulleh.mp@parliament.uk
@ipprscotland.bsky.social
We are Scotland’s progressive think tank. We are dedicated to supporting and improving public policy, working tirelessly to achieve a progressive Scotland.
@danrcorry.bsky.social
Public policy and economics. Special adviser for last Labour government including HMT and No 10. Former boss NPC, a charity think tank and consultancy. Chair of Carers Trust charity. Author of 'Tales of the Unelected' - https://www.dancorrywriter.com/
@justingriggs.bsky.social
policy/comms NALC | #parishpower | dad of 3 | #papaspizzeria #curryclub | campaigner/policy wonk | eclectic music | @Plumsteadrunner | #Parkrun convert | #Blades | Wisden leggie
@baronesskeeley.bsky.social
Labour Peer. Former MP for Worsley & Eccles South & former Shadow Minister for the Arts and Music.
@jpgibson.bsky.social
Head of Policy and Integration, West Midlands Combined Authority; Policy Fellow, The Productivity Institute. All views my own. Likes mean saved for later.
@labourlewis.bsky.social
MP for Norwich South “The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something we make and could just as easily make differently” - David Graeber
@regfedst.bsky.social
Peer-reviewed journal on federalism & territorial politics across the world. 1.7 (2023) Impact Factor; 1.8 (2023) 5 year IF; 3.8 (2022) Citescore (Scopus)
@lalamur.bsky.social
social scientist at Uni of Southampton; born in a post-soviet country; speaker ENG/ESP/CAT/AZE/RUS/FR www.lalamuradova.com Empathy in Politics • Democracy • Public Opinion • Democratic Innovations • Climate Change • Deliberation • Authoritarianism 🏋♀️📚⛰️🕺
@clesthinkdo.bsky.social
CLES is the national organisation for local economies. We're working towards a future where local economies benefit people, place and the planet. 🔗 cles.org.uk
@rrbutler.bsky.social
Local Labour Councillor for Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council. Hertsmere Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council. Current Hertsmere Mayor for 24/25.
@chris-doyle.bsky.social
Commentator on Middle East, international politics & Director of @Caabu Council for Arab-British Understanding. (Views mine alone)
@rodhick.bsky.social
Professor of Social Policy at Cardiff University. Poverty | social security | work | housing. Irishman abroad. www.rodhick.com
@patrickgeddis.bsky.social
Energy Transition @lcefuk.bsky.social | Twitter: @PatrickGeddis | Views my own
@gabrielsilesb.bsky.social
Professor in Global Governance & Public Policy, @uob-policystudies.bsky.social | Co-edit @jcms-eu.bsky.social | IPE, EU Studies, public policy, trade, Brexit, health | 🇪🇸 & 🇩🇪 | In @ucu.org.uk | Own views | He/Him.
@elsieblundellmp.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North, including the communities of Castleton, Bamford, Norden, Spotland and Falinge
@zoebillingham.bsky.social
Director of IPPR North in Manchester. Economist focused on people’s lived experience. Regional policy. Commissioner UK2070. Former HM Treasury. Views my own.
@paulanderson88.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Politics• Territorial Politics • Devolution • IGR • Metro Mayors • Nationalism • Secession • British Politics • Author of Territorial Politics in Catalonia and Scotland • http://www.paul-anderson.co.uk
@policysociety.bsky.social
Citation rank #4/317 in Political Science & #2/91 in Public Admin (WoS) | 2023 impact factor 5.7 | Special issue proposals: policy-and-socity@nus.edu.sg https://academic.oup.com/policyandsociety/issue
@jamesevalentine.bsky.social
Labour Councillor for Kempston West, Bedford Borough Council. Current responsibility; Chair of Children's Services Overview & Scrutiny. Liberal, proud European.
@jonewilson.bsky.social
Historian of South Asia and other places, write about politics, in university management, optimist. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/jon-wilson
@mjcreighton.bsky.social
🎗️Trying to save the planet one insect at a time. Former Labour staffer, still (but a bit less) optimistic that the world will eventually not go to hell in a handcart. And that the mighty SaintsFC will win another trophy. Or a game.
@henrymidgley.bsky.social
Ex NAO now at Durham University interested in public sector financial accountability and other related things! Author Holding Government to Account: Democracy and the National Audit Office